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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh was clearly ecstatic about selecting Devin Duvernay, but let’s see what the rest of the world thought.
The Baltimore Ravens got an absolute steal by selecting Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Continue reading “Twitter reacts to the Ravens selecting Texas WR Devin Duvernay”
Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Texas wide receiver Devin Duvernay was considered one of the best value prospects of the 2020 NFL Draft. Continue reading “Texas WR Devin Duvernay selected in third round of 2020 NFL Draft”
With a multitude of options already present at the safety spots, the Seahawks are allowing Tedric Thompson to explore trade opportunities.
Seattle #Seahawks starting free safety Tedric Thompson has been given permission to seek a trade, source said. Would likely be for a late-round draft pick.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 18, 2020
The Seattle Seahawks have granted free safety Tedric Thompson permission to seek a trade, according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport.
Thompson, 25, lost his starting job during the 2019 season after struggling to handle the responsibilities in deep coverage as the high safety in Pete Carroll’s cover-3 scheme. He was replaced by Quandre Diggs and immediately placed on the injured reserve, ending his season.
Considering Seattle’s depth at safety heading into 2020, which includes Diggs, Bradley McDougald, Marquise Blair and Lano Hill, it is no surprise Thompson is being given an opportunity to look for employment elsewhere.
If Seattle can swing Thompson for a late-round pick, they will also save $2.3 million in cap space, money that could be used to help shore up other key positions of need, primarily on the defensive side of the ball.
Thompson did record two interceptions and 19 combined tackles in six games last year, and while his flaws are definitely noticeable it’s not hard to imagine a team giving up a sixth or seventh round pick to take a shot on Thompson, as either a depth option at safety or a core special teams contributor.
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The 2020 College Football Hall of Fame class will feature Dorsey, Eric Dickerson, Steve McNair and more…
Former Kansas City Chiefs DT Glenn Dorsey will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of their 2020 class.
Dorsey, a standout defensive lineman for the LSU Tigers, was drafted by the Chiefs during the 2008 NFL draft with the No. 5 pick. Dorsey played for the Tigers from 2004-2007.
As a sophomore in 2005, Dorsey played in every game for the Tigers. He made his biggest impact during his final two seasons with LSU, accumulating 133 total tackles, 21 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and five pass deflections.
During the 2007 season, his senior year, Dorsey was considered among the best defensive players in the country. He was recognized as SEC Defensive Player of the Year. He had a laundry list of achievements, including the Lombardi Award, Lott Trophy, Outland Trophy and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy. He was also the top-finishing defensive player in Heisman Trophy voting.
Dorsey spent the 2008-2012 seasons in Kansas City but failed to recapture the same success that he had in college. He would only record four sacks total during his career with the Chiefs, all coming in his first three seasons with the team.
In addition to Dorsey, former Chiefs DE/LB Leslie O’Neal was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. He played for Kansas City during 1998-99, which were his final two seasons in the league. For a complete list of those to be inducted into College Football Hall of Fame in 2020, go here.
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After acquiring A.J. Bouye through a trade, the Broncos might be able to land a high compensatory draft pick for Chris Harris in 2021.
Each offseason, the NFL awards compensatory draft picks to teams who lost more than they gained in free agency the previous year.
So if the Broncos lost Chris Harris this offseason and signed a big-name free agent cornerback, they probably wouldn’t receive a comp pick for Harris in 2021 because the new CB’s big contract would cancel out the loss of Harris.
Comp picks only account for free agency, though. Trades aren’t part of the formula.
By acquiring cornerback A.J. Bouye through a trade with the Jaguars, Denver might have preserved a potential comp pick for Harris.
As Nick Korte of OverTheCap.com has pointed out on Twitter, the Broncos could get a third-round pick for Harris in 2021, depending on who the team signs during free agency.
If the arrival of AJ Bouye leads to the departure of Chris Harris, Jr., it will make it easier for the Broncos to get a 2021 compensatory pick for losing Harris.
If that pick is a 3rd or 4th rounder, the net draft capital spent could be minimal, or even a gain.
— Nick Korte (@nickkorte) March 3, 2020
Denver sent a fourth-round pick to Jacksonville in exchange for Bouye so the team could end up with a younger cornerback and a higher draft pick. That would be some shrewd business from general manager John Elway.
There’s still a chance that the Broncos will bring back Harris on a contract extension, but it’s a slim chance.
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